Senior HR Manager

RecruitMyMom; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A credible family office in Johannesburg is looking for a Human Capital Manager/Consultant for a 6-9 month in-office contract. This role focuses on implementing human capital programs and ensuring compliance across various business units. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in HR management, robust analytical skills, and be well-versed in labour laws. Responsibilities include developing compensation structures and managing performance metrics, providing guidance to employees, and supporting leadership during a transition period.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Human Capital Management.
• Knowledge of labour laws and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement competitive compensation structures.
• Manage salary review processes.
• Develop human capital policies.
• Oversight of performance management practices.

Skills

Proficiency in systems

Intermediate Excel skills

Labour laws knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce or related field

Job description

Overview

Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 27/01/2026

A reputable and established Family office is seeking a Human Capital Manager / Consultant for an in-office 6-9 month fixed term contract to support a leadership transition and ensure a smooth handover following the incumbent’s departure in March 2026.

The role will manage and implement existing human capital programmes across multiple countries and business units, ensuring compliance, operational continuity, and alignment with organisational objectives. This hands-on position requires someone comfortable working with both senior leaders and employees.

The ideal candidate has broad experience in recruitment, employment contracts, organisational design, labour legislation, employee relations, and general people management, and acts as a trusted advisor on HR matters within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the implementation of competitive compensation structures, salary bands, and incentive programmes.
• Involved in regular market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure pay equity and competitiveness for current employees and new hires.
• Manage salary review processes and incentive programmes.

Benefits Administration

Implement employee benefits programmes, including health insurance, retirement plans and risk benefits.

Policy Development and Compliance Assurance

Develop and update human capital policies in line with organisational goals and legal requirements.

Ensure compliance with tax laws, labour regulations, and audit standards.

Performance Management, Employee Information, Analytics & Reporting

Oversight of the performance management practices in the respective entities. Management of Employee Information is important, while the HR Systems project implementation will also commence during the course of this assignment. Prepare reports and dashboards on compensation and benefits and related people management metrics for leadership review and decision-making. Analyse trends and provide recommendations for improvements.

Employee Communication & Support

Communicate compensation and benefits programmes clearly to respective business unit heads and to their employees as required. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on related queries.

General Executive Support to the Head of People

Depending on the experience and skills of the successful candidate, general support to the Head of People in other People Management Practices including recruitment and selection assessments, management of employment contracts, organisational design and restructuring, employment legislation and compliance, employee relations and organisational effectiveness assessments. Assisting with talent management and broader development initiatives would be an additional value-add.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in systems and intermediate Excel skills would be a minimum requirement.
• Preferably 10 years or greater experience in Human Capital Management.
• Detailed knowledge of labour laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce or related field (Honours or Masters qualifications would be preferred).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities and deliver superb service and advice to the organisation in a highly professional, confidential and integrous manner.